About the position
Under the direction of the Section Manager, Design and Construction, the Transportation Engineer reviews engineering plans, studies and reports prepared by the Illinois Department of Transportation, counties, and municipalities for impacts to existing bus service and develops opportunities for inclusion of new bus stop infrastructure in the plans. Job duties include: Reviews site development projects by the private sector. Provides engineering guidance on Pace programs including Arterial Rapid Transit and Bus on Shoulder. Provides project management of consultant prepared studies, reports, and plans. Serves as Construction Project Manager, including field observation and documentation and review of Contractor Requests for Information, Change Order Proposals, and Pay Applications for the construction of Pace infrastructure. Reviews bus shelter plans prepared by Pace consultants and prepares in-house plans for bus shelter installation and other site improvements. Performs other duties as assigned. Work is performed in an office environment as well as outdoors on construction sites.
Responsibilities
- Reviews site development projects by the private sector.
- Provides engineering guidance on Pace programs including Arterial Rapid Transit and Bus on Shoulder.
- Provides project management of consultant prepared studies, reports, and plans.
- Serves as Construction Project Manager, including field observation and documentation and review of Contractor Requests for Information, Change Order Proposals, and Pay Applications for the construction of Pace infrastructure.
- Reviews bus shelter plans prepared by Pace consultants and prepares in-house plans for bus shelter installation and other site improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with emphasis on traffic and transportation engineering; a master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of four years experience in the design, review, and management of transportation and roadway improvement projects.
- State of Illinois Engineer-in-Training certification or obtain within one year of being hired; a Professional Engineer License in the State of Illinois is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience with project management, transit planning and facility design, construction, and managing consultants.
- Experience using e-Builder and Bluebeam.
Benefits
- Salary range: $70,902-$148,969
- Midpoint: $109,936
- Starting Salary: $109,936-$129,452
- Eligible for hybrid schedule after successful completion of 6-month job introduction period.
